Are you looking for an idea for your Dollar Tree pumpkin wreath form? I made three different versions of this Buffalo Check Pumpkin wreath. The first one I am calling the FALL version. It is made from pumpkin colored yarn and Dollar Tree nautical rope. The second one is the FARMHOUSE version. It is black and white and made of yarn. Last, but not least there is the HALLOWEEN version. It is made from pumpkin colored yarn and black yarn.
Here is what you need:
- Dollar Tree Pumpkin Wire Wreath Frame
- Scissors
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Something to measure with
- 2 skeins of super bulky yarn (1 of each color) OR
- 1 skein of super bulky yarn and 2 packs of Dollar Tree Nautical Rope (11.1 ft per pkg.)
- Ribbon, florals and a zip tie for bow.
- Wool needles (optional but highly recommended)
For the Fall version, I used:
- 1 skein Lion Brand Pumpkin Wool Ease Thick and Quick
- 2 packs of Dollar Tree Nautical Rope (11.1 ft per pkg.)
For the Farmhouse version, I used:
- 1 skein Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn Black
- 1 skein Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn White
For the Halloween version, I used:
- 1 skein Lion Brand Pumpkin Wool Ease Thick and Quick
- 1 skein Lion Brand Black Wool Ease Thick and Quick
IMPORTANT: If you are using nautical rope, separate your pieces of rope in to three separate strands, before you begin. Tape the ends of each strand with painters tape before you begin separating them.
All of the photos shown below this point are of the Halloween version.
Here is How to DIY a Buffalo Check Pumpkin Wreath
First, you will wrap the pumpkin wreath form with yarn in the horizontal direction (back and forth from right to left). Next you will weave yarn through in the vertical direction (downward).
Wrapping the Wreath Form
Begin by getting your yarn (and if you are using it rope) ready to be wrapped on the pumpkin wreath form.
For the Fall version you need:
- 3, 18 ft pieces of pumpkin colored yarn
- 4 strands of nautical rope
For the Farmhouse version you need:
- 4, 18 ft pieces of black yarn
- 3, 18 ft pieces of white yarn
For the Halloween version you need:
- 4, 18 ft pieces of pumpkin colored yarn
- 3, 18 ft pieces of black yarn
You will begin with the middle stripe at the middle of the form, work your way down and then work your way up as shown in the diagram.
There will be space at the top and bottom of the wreath form. That is okay. Some of it will get filled in and some will be covered up by the bow.
The diagram below shows how to wrap the yarn in detail. To begin, just tie the yarn (or rope) at the left side using a simple knot. Bring the yarn behind the first vertical wire then over the front and upward, then around the back again. Keep doing this across the frame.
When you get all the way across the form you will need to turn around and come back across the form. When you get to the right side just go around the wire and begin to bring the yarn back to the left. This time, when you wrap the vertical wires go behind the wire , wrap it around the wire and then when you bring it under the wire again also go down the wire (see first diagram below).
- Wrap yarn back and forth 8 times.
- Wrap rope back and forth 4 times.
- When you finish wrapping a strip of yarn or rope, just tie a simple knot.
When you finish the bottom half, begin working your way up the top half. You will need to wrap the yarn the opposite of the way you did the bottom portion so that you work up the frame (see diagram above). In the picture below, I have finished wrapping the yarn on the bottom half and I’m beginning to wrap my yarn up the wreath frame.
Once you have wrapped the pumpkin wreath form so there are seven stripes, you are ready to start weaving in the vertical direction.
Begin by cutting 4 strands of yarn or 2 strands of rope that are each 5 feet long. Fold each strand in half and attach it to the top of the wreath form using a lark’s head knot (see diagrams below). Attach all the strands in one section (see picture below).
Lay the folded strand over the top wire as shown here.
Bring the loop around to the back of the frame.
Pull the remaining yarn down through the loop.
If you are using rope you will weave one strand at a time. If you are using yarn you will weave two strands at a time. That might be confusing so take a look at the diagrams below.
If you are using all yarn, the sections of your weaving will look like the diagram on the left. If you are using rope, you will only need two pieces and a section of your weaving will look like the picture on your right.
Thread your strand or strands through the loop of your wool needle and weave your needle through the yarn that you wrapped horizontally on the frame. Begin by going over , under, over. When you weave the next set of strands go under, over, under.
When you reach the bottom of the pumpkin, just let the yarn hang down. As you weave the sections, you will alternate the colors. For example, since I wove black yarn in the middle of this pumpkin, I will weave with orange yarn for the sections I am pointing at in the picture below.
Once you have finished the weaving, it is time to take care of all the ends. The ones that are on the sides can just be pulled to the back, glued in place with hot glue and trimmed. In the picture below, you can see where the ends have been glued down. Once the glue is dry, the ends should be trimmed.
The ends that are at the bottom of the pumpkin (the yarn you wove with) are handled differently. Bring all the ends to the front so they are over the wire at the bottom of the wreath frame. You will need to thread them on the needle again, bring them around to the back and then weave them up the back a bit. Once you have done that, you will glue them down with hot glue and trim them just like you did for the sides.
Now that you have woven the buffalo check pumpkin, the last step is to cover the stem and add a bow. I chose to cover the stems of my buffalo check pumpkin wreaths with a piece of burlap ribbon. The bows are “messy bows.” They are very easy to make and there are lots of tutorials available on Youtube. You want to start with a wide ribbon at the bottom of your pile. Be sure to cut it long enough to cover any part of the top of your buffalo pumpkin wreath that you don’t want anyone to see. Once you have your ribbon all stacked up use a zip tie to cinch it and wrap another piece of ribbon around the middle or you can glue on a flower. Use another ziptie to attach the bow to the wreath. If you wish you can stick floral pics into your bow. TADA! You have a buffalo plaid pumpkin wreath!
Here are some links to more DIY pumpkin crafts:
DIY a Candy Corn Pumpkin Stack
Autumn Leaves and Pumpkins Please
